GSF are piloting an innovative new green solution to London traffic by partnering with VOK bikes.
January saw the GSF Tottenham branch take delivery of two VOK Bikes, a nifty electric cargo bike designed to make short work of the busy capital and allow our drivers to navigate bustling streets to serve their customer in a fraction of their previous times.
With a design small enough to fit just about anywhere a traditional push bike can go, the VOK bikes are able to travel in cycle lanes and areas restricted to motor vehicles. The branch will use the VOK Bikes as part of a trial to determine their efficiency, impact and effectiveness compared to traditional delivery vehicles such as vans and motorbikes.
With delivery times cut down to as short as just ten minutes in places, the bikes are already proving a hit with customers of the Tottenham Branch.
Tottenham General Manager Mustafa Ugan said: “We were really excited for these bikes to arrive and quickly saw the difference they’re going to make for us. We’ve even had some customers ordering straight after receiving a delivery to see how quickly we can get back to them.
“The traffic in Tottenham gets extremely heavy, especially when there’s a football match being played, so the VOK bikes will allow us to carry on uninterrupted and greener.”
The VOK Bikes are able to utilise a small electric motor along with their power assisted pedals, so drivers can choose how best to get around.
Tottenham Driver Berwan Cengiz added: “I’m using about 1% of my energy to pedal, so it’s no effort at all. The bikes can recharge while I’m riding and they’re quite a bit quicker if I’m putting the work in too. You can use the electric motor on its own to power the bike, which is helpful, but they’re really easy to ride and I can beat the vans every time.”
Whilst the VOK Bikes may not be suitable for every location, they certainly have a fantastic application when utilised in the right place. Cities with plenty of cycle paths, narrow streets and alley ways are the perfect setting for the bikes and it’s clear they can help us serve our customers in record time.
